The School District of La Crosse is accepting applications for a 1.0 FTE 4K Teacher at Summit Environmental School beginning in the 2026-2027 school year. Projected start date: August 11, 2026.
Wisconsin certification 1088 with appropriate low/high grade required. Early Childhood preferred.
Prefer applicants possessing the following qualifications:
- Ability to collaborate with early childhood professionals (e.g. Early Childhood-Special Education, Preschool, Kindergarten, First Grade).
- Ability to work with sensitivity in a multicultural setting with children of all abilities.
- Excellence in using developmentally appropriate practices and hands-on learning.
- Conversant with current strategies for emergent readers, math manipulation and thematic curriculum.
- Knowledge of current early childhood literature and approaches to teaching/learning.
- Adaptable to changing educational settings.
- Ability to develop successful parent engagement activities.
- Knowledge of a play-based preschool model of instruction and a firm understanding of the Wisconsin Model Early Learning Standards.
Other skills and dispositions:
- Adapt teaching methods and materials to meet the interests and learning styles of children.
- Develop and maintain positive relationships with children and families.
- Manage schedules including lessons, play, breaks and meals.
- Strong understanding of child behavior, Pyramid Model practices, and evidence based practices to prevent, teach and reinforce behavior.
Responsibilities include teaming with a teacher assistant and community outreach as assigned.
Applicants are requested not to contact or send application materials to individual building principals. To be given full consideration, please closely follow the application instructions in WECAN and upload the required additional application materials to your WECAN account, including two letters of recommendation.
The School District of La Crosse is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against applicants on the basis of actual or perceived: age, sex, race, religion, national origin, ancestry, creed, socio-economic status, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, gender nonconformity, physical, mental, emotional or learning disability, citizenship, military service, membership in the National Guard, state defense force, or any other reserve component of the military forces of Wisconsin or the United States, political affiliation, or any other factor prohibited by state and federal law.
The School District of La Crosse values equity and diversity in our student population as well as staff members. Applications from diverse segments of the population are encouraged and welcomed.
We prohibit retaliation against individuals who bring forth any complaint, orally or in writing, to the employer or government, or against any individual(s) who assist or participate in the investigation of any complaint. Candidates seeking accommodations during an interview are encouraged to indicate such at the time they are contacted to interview.
